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Battle of Boroughbridge 1322

1322
North Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Boroughbridge 1322
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Pitched Battle
Location
North Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Thomas of Lancaster
Forces
Lancaster c. 4,000–6,000
VS
Victor
Edward II and Andrew Harclay
Forces
Royalists c. 10,000–13,000
Outcome
Thomas of Lancaster defeated and captured; executed days later at Pontefract
The Battle

History & Significance

The royalist victory at Boroughbridge in 1322 crushed the baronial rebellion and led to the execution of Edward IIs most powerful opponent.

Casualties & Losses

Earl of Hereford killed; Thomas of Lancaster captured and executed

Questions & Answers

Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Battle of Boroughbridge 1322

Stone alignment west of Boroughbridge known as the Devil's Arrows, including three standing stones and the setting for a fourth
Scheduled monument · ~0.4 miles
Aldborough Roman town
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Site of Roman fort and settlement 400m north of Brickyard Farm
Scheduled monument · ~0.7 miles
Aldborough Cross
Scheduled monument · ~0.8 miles
Deserted village
Scheduled monument · ~2.3 miles
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